443 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND ROBERTS, Edward James Edward was born on August 23, 1922 in Canada. On November 25, 1942, he enlisted with the Air Force duringWorldWar II, being discharged in October 1945 after serving in Canada. Comrade Roberts was employed with the Bell Telephone Company and resided in Kippen, Ontario with his family. Upon retirement he moved to Exeter, Ontario. He was active in The Royal Canadian Legion as President, Past President, 1st Vice President, Sgt at Arms, and Leadership Chairman. He was very active in Veterans Welfare and continued to participate in Remembrance Day ceremonies and the Poppy Drive. He visited schools to speak with the children about the meaning of Remembrance Day. Comrade Roberts passed away on February 18, 2017. ROBINSON, Charles Stanley Charles was born in Coldwater, Ontario, on December 13, 1891, the son of Ambrose Robinson and Anna Sundeen. On April 16, 1915, he enlisted in the Army with the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Toronto. He was 23 years old and single. He listed his trade as telegraph operator and had no previous military experience. Private Robinson sailed on the SS Corinthian to arrive in England on May 27, 1915. After getting some training in England, he landed in France on January 21, 1916, and was assigned to the Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion. On October 11, 1916, he suffered a gunshot wound, but returned to duty in December. After the war ended, he was repatriated to Canada and discharged on January 30, 1919. Charles passed away on November 16, 1987. ROBERTSON, William Henry William was born in Northampton, England on December 8, 1864 and came to Canada in 1871. He enlisted in the Army on March 4, 1916 with the 149th Battalion, however he was not able to serve overseas as he was overage and had a heart irregularity. He was discharged in July 1916 and lived in the Thedford area where he farmed.
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